MCAT Question of the Day


  • Q:

    Ketogenesis is a metabolic process where ketone bodies are produced as a result of fatty acid breakdown. In humans, high levels of ketogenesis would most likely occur at which point?

     

    A

    Before the depletion of glycogen stores

    B

    Concurrently with the depletion of glycogen stores

    C

    Immediately after glycogen store depletion

    D

    Only in times of metabolic crisis in conjunction with protein degradation for energy production



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